Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)

Regulations

Regulations regarding the Classification, Packing and Marking of Edible Ices intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa - effective 1 July 2024

Part V: Sampling and Analysis

24. Sampling
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(1)

(a)For the purpose of inspection for quality control an inspector shall take such samples of a product, material, substance or other article in question as he or she may deem necessary.

 

(b)

(i)Samples of Edible Ices shall be obtained directly from the factory and in the case of imported products at the port of entry or warehouse where the products will be kept/stored prior to distribution.
(ii)A sample shall consist of at least 100g (150g if product has any inclusions) of final product or Soft Serve Mix, as the case may be.
(iii)The samples shall be kept in the frozen state (except for the Soft serve mix) and shall be transported to the laboratory in refrigerated containers: Provided that if the analysis is not carried out immediately, the samples shall be kept under refrigeration with the maximum temperature not exceeding -18°C at any time.